Willi Castro of the Rockies is Sunday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.
Also Sunday, Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison rises to fifth place in Box-Toppers season player rankings after earning Player of the Game honors.
Read More
Dodgers lead team rankings for 2nd week, Yankees continue to lead AL teams
The Los Angeles Dodgers lead in Box-Toppers team rankings for the second week in a row.
Team rankings
Here are Box-Toppers 2026 team rankings through games of Thursday, May 21. The column BTP shows the number of Box-Toppers points players on the team have accumulated this season. The column BTP/wk shows the number of points teams have accumulated in the past week. The column Wk ago shows the team's rank as of May 14.| Teams | BTP | BTP/wk | Wk ago | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodgers | 41.0 | 6.0 | 1 |
| 2 | Yankees | 38.9 | 4.0 | 2 |
| 3 | Braves | 38.4 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 4 | Padres | 36.3 | 5.5 | 4 |
| 5 | Rays | 35.7 | 6.0 | 7 |
| 6 | Brewers | 35.0 | 6.0 | 8 |
| 7 | Guardians | 34.9 | 6.5 | 9 |
| 8 | Pirates | 33.4 | 2.7 | 5 |
| 9 | Phillies | 33.2 | 6.5 | 13 |
| 10 | Athletics | 31.7 | 5.5 | 16 |
| 11 | Cubs | 31.5 | 1.0 | 6 |
| 12 | Diamondbacks | 31.2 | 7.2 | 22 |
| 13 | Reds | 31.2 | 4.0 | 10 |
| 14 | White Sox | 30.4 | 4.2 | 15 |
| 15 | Cardinals | 30.2 | 3.0 | 11 |
| 16 | Mariners | 29.9 | 3.2 | 12 |
| 17 | Rangers | 29.6 | 4.4 | 17 |
| 18 | Nationals | 29.4 | 5.0 | 18 |
| 19 | Twins | 29.3 | 3.0 | 14 |
| 20 | Blue Jays | 28.1 | 4.7 | 23 |
| 21 | Marlins | 26.2 | 2.0 | 19 |
| 22 | Red Sox | 25.9 | 4.0 | 24 |
| 23 | Orioles | 25.1 | 1.0 | 20 |
| 23 | Royals | 25.1 | 1.0 | 21 |
| 25 | Mets | 23.5 | 5.5 | 30 |
| 26 | Astros | 23.3 | 3.0 | 27 |
| 27 | Giants | 23.3 | 2.0 | 25 |
| 28 | Rockies | 21.7 | 2.0 | 28 |
| 29 | Tigers | 21.5 | 1.0 | 26 |
| 30 | Angels | 20.5 | 1.0 | 29 |
The New York Yankees remain the top American League team, while the Arizona Diamondbacks are the week’s hottest team.
Dodgers lead
The Dodgers remain in first place overall with 41.0 Box-Toppers points, gaining 6.0 in the past week. They lead National League teams for the seventh straight week, ahead of the Atlanta Braves (38.4 points, third overall).
The Dodgers have baseball’s third-best winning percentage (.591), behind the Tampa Bay Rays (.688) and the Braves (.686). (The Rays are fifth in Box-Toppers team rankings with 35.7 points.)
Shohei Ohtani leads all Dodgers with 7.7 Box-Toppers points, earning 2.0 as a batter and 5.7 as a pitcher. He ranks sixth overall, first among NL batters and fourth among NL pitchers. Other key Dodgers players include pitcher Tyler Glasnow (5.7 points, 11th among NL pitchers) and Max Muncy (3.7 points, seventh among NL batters). Sixteen different Dodgers players have earned Box-Toppers points so far in 2026.
Yankees lead AL teams
The Yankees lead AL teams for the sixth straight week with 38.9 Box-Toppers points, gaining 4.0 in the past week and maintaining second place overall. They lead AL teams ahead of the Rays (fifth overall with 35.7 points). While the Yankees lead in Box-Toppers points, the Rays hold the AL's best winning percentage (.688 to .588).
The Yankees are led by pitcher Cam Schlittler (7.7 points, fifth overall, second among AL pitchers). Yankees’ top batter is Trent Grisham (2.5 points, 15th among AL batters). Seventeen different Yankees players have earned Box-Toppers points so far in 2026.
Hottest team: Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks gained 7.2 Box-Toppers points in the past week, most of any team, giving them 31.2 for the season, rising from 22nd to 12th place overall. That 10-spot jump is biggest among all teams this week. The Diamondbacks won six of their seven games this week.
Coldest team: Chicago Cubs
The Cubs fell five spots in team rankings and gained only 1.0 point in the past week, winning just one of their six games. The Cubs fell from sixth to 11th place overall with 31.5 points.
Last place: Los Angeles Angels
The Angels fell from 29th to 30th and last place overall this week with 20.5 Box-Toppers points, picking up 1.0 in the past week.
The New York Mets, in last place the past four weeks, rise to 25th with 23.5 Box-Toppers points, picking up 5.5 in the past week.
About Box-Toppers
Box-Toppers tracks who contributes most to their team’s victory. Using standard box score statistics, we identify the Player of the Game for every MLB contest. In the regular season, winners earn 1.0 Box-Toppers point, with bonus points awarded to the top overall and league-specific players of the day. More on how Box-Toppers works.
Help us stay accurate! Spot a mistake? Contact Box-Toppers here so we can fix it.
Follow us: Bluesky | X | Facebook | Substack (newsletter)
Related
Dodgers edge past Yankees to regain Box-Toppers team rankings lead
The Los Angeles Dodgers regain the lead in Box-Toppers team rankings one week after the New York Yankees passed them for the top spot.
The Yankees remain close on the heels of the Dodgers in second place and continue their lead among American League teams. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers are the week’s hottest team.
Read More
Yankees pass Dodgers to lead Box-Toppers team rankings after fruitful week
The New York Yankees rise to first place in this week’s Box-Toppers team rankings, overtaking the Los Angeles Dodgers after a week in which they gained a league-high 8.7 points.
Yankees lead
The Yankees rise from second place last week to first place this week. Yankees players have accumulated 33.9 Box-Toppers points this season, including 8.7 in the past week, most of any team.
Read More
Yankees’ Fried passes Angels’ Soriano for lead in Box-Toppers season player rankings
Yankees pitcher Max Fried is the new overall No. 1 in Box-Toppers rankings.
He takes the top spot this week alongside two new league-leading batters: Jeremiah Jackson (Orioles) in the American League and Sal Stewart (Reds) in the National League.
Read More
Dodgers lead Box-Toppers team rankings for 4th week; Yankees continue AL team lead
The Los Angeles Dodgers hold the top spot in Box-Toppers team rankings for the fourth consecutive week, while the New York Yankees continue to lead the American League.
Los Angeles maintains its hold on first place with 27.0 Box-Toppers points, adding 3.0 this week.
Read MoreBrewers’ Contreras tops players for Thursday, April 30; Orioles’ Jackson leads AL batters
William Contreras of the Brewers is Thursday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.
Also Thursday, Jeremiah Jackson of the Orioles rises to first place among American League batters in 2026 Box-Toppers points after earning AL Player of the Day honors.
Read MoreNationals’ Irvin tops players for Saturday, April 25; Reds’ Stewart rises to lead NL batters
Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin is Saturday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.
Also Saturday, Sal Stewart of the Reds rises to first place among National League batters in 2026 Box-Toppers points after earning NL Batter of the Day honors.
Read MorePirates’ Skenes tops players for Friday, April 24, rising to 5th in season player rankings
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is Friday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day, rising to fifth place in season player rankings.
Other Player of the Game winners Friday include Adley Rutschman of the Orioles and Dansby Swanson of the Cubs.
Read More
Angels’ Soriano leads player rankings for 2nd week; Glasnow rises to lead NL players
Angels pitcher José Soriano leads Box-Toppers season player rankings for the second straight week.
The leaderboard shifted significantly this week, with three major player categories having new season leaders.
Read More
Dodgers lead Box-Toppers rankings for 3rd week; Yankees surge to lead in AL
The Los Angeles Dodgers maintain first place in Box-Toppers team rankings for the third straight week.
The New York Yankees are the week’s hottest team, surging into the American League lead.
Read MoreDodgers’ Muncy tops players for Monday, April 20, rising to 1st among NL batters
Max Muncy of the Dodgers is Monday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day, rising to ninth place in season player rankings and first place among National League batters.
Also Monday, Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease rises to eighth place in Box-Toppers season player rankings after earning National League Player of the Day honors.
Read More
Dodgers lead Box-Toppers team rankings for 2nd week; Twins rise to lead AL teams
The Los Angeles Dodgers maintain first place in Box-Toppers team rankings for the second straight week.
The Minnesota Twins rise to lead American League teams, while the San Diego Padres are the hottest team of the past week.
Read MoreRoyals’ Bubic tops players for Friday, April 10, rising to 8th in season player rankings
Royals pitcher Kris Bubic is Friday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day, rising to eighth place in season player rankings.
Other Player of the Game winners Friday include Max Muncy of the Dodgers and Jorge Soler of the Angels.
Read More
Box-Toppers picks Yankees over Cubs in 2026 World Series, plus our awards forecasts
The New York Yankees are Box-Toppers’ pick to win the 2026 World Series, defeating the projected National League champion Chicago Cubs.
Box-Toppers projects the Yankees will win 100 games and the American League pennant, ahead of the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, and Boston Red Sox.
Read MoreAstros’ Imai, Braves’ Strider top players in spring games of Wednesday, March 11
Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Wednesday’s spring training games.
Other standout players Wednesday include Max P. Muncy of the Athletics, Braves pitcher Spencer Strider, GJ Hill of the Rockies, Matt McLain of the Reds and Jo Adell of the Angels.
Read More
Yankees, Cubs rise to top Box-Toppers’ 2026 preseason team power rankings
The New York Yankees enter 2026 as Box-Toppers’ top-ranked team, but their lead is a precarious one.
While the Yankees’ current roster combined for a league-leading 128.5 Box-Toppers points in 2025—narrowly edging out the Chicago Cubs (125.8 points)—the raw totals don't tell the whole story.
Read MoreYamamoto tops players in 3 of 4 Dodgers’ World Series wins, as LA wins title in 7 games
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is Box-Toppers Player of the Game as the Los Angeles Dodgers complete a dramatic, extra-innings Game 7 comeback Saturday to win the 2025 World Series in seven games over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Yamamoto, normally a starter who came in as a closing pitcher Saturday, won his fifth Box-Toppers Player of the Game honor of the 2025 postseason, his third in the Dodgers’ four World Series wins and also won top player honors in back-to-back games, having won as the team’s starting pitcher in Game 6.
Read MoreDodgers’ Ohtani tops players (as a batter) in Monday’s marathon World Series Game 3
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers is Box-Toppers Player of the Game in Monday’s marathon World Series Game 3.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win 6-5 in 18 innings to lead the best-of-seven-game series over the Toronto Blue Jays, 2-1.
Read More
Dodgers hold Box-Toppers points advantages over Blue Jays in 2025 World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers hold Box-Toppers points advantages over the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series.
The American League champion Blue Jays are the higher-seeded postseason team and have home-field advantage, hosting up to four of the possible seven games of the World Series. But that comes by virtue of only one more win than the Dodgers, the National League champion. The Blue Jays won 94 games in the 2025 regular season while the Dodgers won 93.
However, the Dodgers hold a Box-Toppers points advantage in key player categories, notably in starting pitching.
Read More